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Standard Cited: 19100119 E05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1392221.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,419.00
Current Penalty: $12,190.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/18/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 10/28/2019
Final Order: 04/07/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/07/2021 | $12,190.00 | 10/18/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2019 | $10,419.00 | 10/18/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2019 | $10,419.00 | 10/18/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not complete actions as soon as possible with regard to process hazard analysis recommendations that it had resolved to address/complete: a) Ammonia refrigeration system: In 2016 the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) recommended the installation of a second emergency exit from the roof; as part of their system to promptly address their PHA team's findings and recommendations, the employer resolved the recommendation by accepting to install the second emergency exit, however, the employer failed to complete or begin the action of installation of the second exit, and had no plan to do so, on or about 4/10/19 and 4/16/19. This hazardous condition exposed employees to the hazard of toxic ammonia inhalation and burns. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.